The Poetics of Collaboration and Resistance in Wartime Denmark | Synapse
February 8, 2026Open Access
The Poetics of Collaboration and Resistance in Wartime Denmark
Key Points
To explore how literary intellectuals in Denmark navigate the tensions of collaboration and resistance during wartime.
Presented findings at a seminar addressing literary themes
Analyzed works of literary intellectuals in the context of wartime
Engaged in discussions linking literature, violence, and political systems
Highlighted the dual roles of collaboration and resistance in literary works
Uncovered nuances in the relationship between literature and political ideology
Showed how literary responses can reflect broader social dynamics during conflict
Abstract
Presentation presented at the Seminar: 'Words and Violence. Literary intellectuals between democracy and dictatorship' in Paris from the 9th to the 11th of April 2025.